A skyscraper soaring 197ft higher than the Spire on O'Connell Street has been chosen by the Dublin Docklands Development Authority as the winner of the latest competition for the U2 Tower at Britain Quay.

The sensational new scheme has the rock band's eggshaped recording studio suspended beneath a battery of vertical wind turbines and a huge solar panel at the top. This "energy centre" will raise the overall height from 130m (427ft) to 180m (591ft).

The tilted triangular tower, designed by Foster + Partners, will include a public viewing platform offering panoramic views over the city and Dublin Bay. This will be located just below U2's "pod" studio, which will be separated from the structure for acoustic reasons.

It is expected that construction will start next year, with a view to completion by 2011. No planning permission is required, as it is already covered by the Grand Canal Docks planning scheme.

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